Fuel prices are going through the roof at the moment, with no relief in sight, and this is certainly going to influence the kind of car that many people buy. Think economy car, though, and the first thing that generally comes to mind is a sardine-can-sized hatchback that’s almost small enough for you to put your elbows out of both front windows. And let’s face it, while small cars have a place in the market, they’re just not practical for people with families. Thankfully there are still vehicles out there that are both frugal and practical and they almost always have a smallish turbo-diesel engine. That’s exactly what you’re getting with the new Hyundai Grand Creta 1.5 diesel model that we tested recently. Priced at R509 900 in the Executive spec grade as per our test car, the diesel model commands a premium of just R20 000 over the equivalent 2.0-litre petrol model and that makes it a no-brainer in our books.
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